Monday, August 24, 2026
Saint Bartholomew, Apostle
Feast
Bartholomew, one of the Twelve, is usually identified with Nathanael, whom Jesus called “an Israelite in whom there is no guile.”
Readings of the day
Joyful Mysteries
Fifth Mystery: The Finding in the Temple

“Why were you looking for me? Didn’t you know that I must be in my Father’s house?”Luke 2:49
After three days of sorrowful searching, Mary and Joseph find the twelve-year-old Jesus in the Temple, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions.
Fruit of the mystery: Piety · joy in finding Jesus
A prayer with Saint Bartholomew
Lord Jesus, you called Saint Bartholomew to carry your Gospel to the world. By the prayers of Saint Bartholomew, help me to hear your word and to share it gladly. Amen.
Hail Mary, full of grace…
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This day’s five mysteries (Joyful Mysteries)
- The Annunciation
- The Visitation
- The Nativity
- The Presentation
- The Finding in the Temple
Coming up
- The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin MaryTue, Sep 8 · Feast
- The Most Holy Name of MarySat, Sep 12 · Optional memorial
- The Exaltation of the Holy CrossMon, Sep 14 · Feast
- Our Lady of SorrowsTue, Sep 15 · Memorial
- Saint Matthew, Apostle and EvangelistMon, Sep 21 · Feast
Liturgical calendar for the dioceses of the USA (General Roman Calendar and U.S. proper), checked against the USCCB liturgical calendar. Readings: citations from the U.S. Lectionary for Mass, text from the Douay-Rheims Bible (public domain).
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